Mindy Goodfriend, Entrepreneur and Grateful Human Being
Mindy Goodfriend has diverse experience starting and leading businesses within the fields of real estate, patented consumer products and communications. Since 2003, she has also worked as a professional strategic business consultant and coach, assisting with business strategy, organizational development, leadership and communication. She is Chair of two chapters of the Women Presidents’ Organization, the premier global peer advisory organization for women business owners with multi-million dollar revenues, and was a member of its Board of Directors for 10 years. The organization includes 2,000 members worldwide with over 140 chapters.
A graduate of the Harvard Business School Owners and Presidents Management Program, and a champion of women, Mindy has worked for many years to increase the representation of women at the HBS OPM Program and to support women’s economic growth and leadership in general.
Mindy served on Board of the Hudson Square Connection Business Improvement District (NYC) from 2009-2017, including a term as Board Secretary. During this time the Hudson Square BID, among other initiatives, (1) implemented the Hudson Square Standard, an award-winning protocol for tree planting, water conservation and flood prevention; (2) redesigned the Spring Street Park at the corner of Sixth Avenue; and (3) launched the Hudson Street renovation that transforms the former truck route into a pedestrian- oriented boulevard and promenade.
From 2010-2017, Mindy served on the Board of Directors of WHEELS, the Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School, the mission of which is to prepare Pre-K – twelfth grade students academically, emotionally, intellectually and socially to succeed in the college of her or his choice and beyond. Most of the WHEELS graduates are the first in their families to attend college.
After graduating from college, Mindy’s first profession was special education, an experience which in many ways was the most rewarding and meaningful of all.
Mindy’s guiding creed: All living things are connected and everything we do matters everywhere. I strive to always keep my heart open. My “5 Commandments” are Be Kind, Compassionate, Tolerant, Respectful and Forgiving. I believe these can enable us in all of life’s challenges to manifest our best selves.
Are you ready to vulnerable?
Are you ready to share openly?
Are you trying to be your best self?
If so, then join us at our first live event since COVID, for a “town hall” style format, on Thursday November 2nd, 2023 at 7 p.m. to discuss the current state of the our minds and life.
As you may or may not know, The Academi of Life was founded as a place where people gather to discuss the things in life that matter most that we did not learn in school.
We are in the midst of one of the worst decline in history…mental health is at an all-time low, the respect for our fellow man is at an all time-low and decency and integrity are at an all-time low. We need to talk!
At this Town Hall meet-up, we'll discuss seven brutal truths about life that no one wants to admit, but need to hear.
The conversations will be brutally honest, insightful, meaningful and wise. Come prepared to talk. Come prepared to share meaningfully with each other. Come prepared to discuss ideas to improve our minds, souls and wellbeing. The dialogue will be guided by a select group of experts in the field of holistic self-development.
The event is limited to 50 persons.
The first person to register will win the “Design the Life You Love Kit” designed by an Academi of Life Scholarch, Ayse Birsel. The kit includes an Empathy Slippers, Optimism Glass, Sleep on it eye mask, What If? Pillow, Room Spray, and a Playful Rabbit.
The ticket price includes a Wordeee Journal + a Glass of Prosecco.
Note: The inspiration for the event was based on an article shared by a friend, published in Inc. titled “20 Brutal Truths About Life No One Wants to Admit.”